Sea Lion Motel

Location: 138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, us

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Wheelchair accessible
• Lower bathroom sink
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Free wired internet
• Access to nearby outdoor pool
• Golfing on site
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Exercise/lap pool
• Swimming nearby
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Cottage

  The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

• Standard King Room

  This room has cable TV and a refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap

• Double Room with Two Double Beds

  This room has cable TV and a refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap

• Standard Queen Room

  This room has cable TV and a refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap

Guest Reviews

• Diane (10/5): -
• Yuan (9/5): Overall it's wonderful. Would recommend to others. - The room is super clean and cozy. There isn't too much noise at night. I came here for the whale watching tour and the motel is very close to the agency that manages the tour. Breakfast could be better.
• Natasha (8/5): - Good price. Room was clean. Liked the chairs and table that were outside of each room. I think basically it was exactly what I expected. Nothing that I really was unhappy about.
• jose (10/5): good times - concierge was really helpful and friendly size of the room was bigger than expected
• Susan (10/5): - Breakfast was minimal, as stated, but fresh and enjoyable. It was a Continental break. The location was excellent to get to the main street in Gloucester. Our room had an ocean view which was surprising. The motel is up off the street, so our view was from a distance, but very nice, all the same. Not much.
• kathleen (8/5): - Cozy atmosphere A little too much road noise and A/C was loud
• Elaine (9/5): This was my 5th stay here so I find my needs are very well met here! - We had breakfast in our kitchen Had trouble operating the TV.
• Robin (8/5): I had the feeling the room had been freshly painted. Even if it hadn't been, it felt that way. - I was impress with the cleanliness of our room. If I wanted to be real picky I could find minor things, but then chain hotels have had worse in my travels. We originally had a @nd level room. I asked if there was a ground floor room because of my physical ability stairs are hard. They immediately gave me a first floor room. No questions. I really can't think of anything I didn't like. Like I said if I wanted to be picky the fixtures in the bathroom were rusty. very clean.
• Kurt (10/5): -
• PATRICIA (10/5): easy booking, neat and clean and very personable staff - your location was ideal for our wedding celebration near by
• Pratt (9/5): -
• Ciaran (10/5): Felt very relaxed at this location - Very cosy and staff were super friendly. All was great
• Jessica (10/5): a hidden gem! clean well maintained comfy motel up on a quiet hill surrounded by beautiful greenery - First time occupants my son and I. Definitely exceeded my expectations. 15 min walk to the beach or take an Uber like we did. The staff was exceptional. Even when I had to bother them at 10:30pm about My son locking us out of our room they had someone there within 10 minutes to unlock the door. God bless them. I would strongly recommend this place. Just 5 min drive to market basket, Shaw's, Marshalls, HomeGoods, & CVS. I liked absolutely everything and will stay again!!!
• Thomas (9/5): Môtel très agréable, proche du centre de Gloucester et de Rockport. - Môtel très agréable, proche du centre de Gloucester et de Rockport, proche des plages. Personnel très agréable. Parking sur place. Chambre spacieuse et confortable.
• Max (10/5): -
• Garvey (6/5): -
• W2214XXjennyc (10/5): Great experience - Had a wonderful stay over Halloween weekend. Highly recommend it! Explored Salem during the day and enjoyed a meal in Gloucester at night. The room was clean and cozy. Appreciated the continental breakfast and the very friendly staff! We arrived late at night and a key was left in a mailbox for us.
• Joel (10/5): Excelente - Todo genial !! no tengo quejo de nada ..
• Sherpa35151760533 (2/5): Horrible place - Never clean the rooms. You have to go to the office to ask for fresh towels. Obnoxious owner. Don’t clean your tracking’s and Moldy roo Smell. Small room. Toilet meant for a toddler. NOPE
• Eve (1/5): It was unfriendly - Nothing Everything
• Marie (8/5): Bon rapport/qualité prix - Bon hôtel dans l’ensemble Il faisait froid dans la chambre
• Shannon (10/5): - The pictures online do not do the property justice! Staff were great! N/a
• Brian (10/5): Enjoyed getting to know the Gloucester area. - Cleanliness Hard to see motel sign late at night when I arrived.
• Cliff (10/5): -
• Jada (10/5): - There were absolutely no weird vibes or animosity — the staff was very friendly and welcoming! The continental breakfast had plenty of options, and the entire area was super quiet and peaceful. There are also lots of nearby places to eat, which was really convenient. The smoking patio was a nice touch, and the sheets and towels were very clean. I didn’t swim in the pool, but it had a lovely view. Overall, a calm and comfortable stay! About 25 minute drive from Salem FYI
• Pieper (10/5): -
• Ricardo (10/5): - Great place
• david (10/5): An enjoyable stop on our New England road trip - Location, very caring staff Na
• Daniela (9/5): Schöner Ort und kleines schönes Motel. - Wir hatten einen tollen Blick vom Zimmer aus aufs Wasser und Sitzmöglichkeiten vor und im Zimmer. Die Matratze ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Definitiv noch bequem genug, aber sicher auch bald gut einen Austausch vorgesehen.
• Kathy (10/5): - Clean room. Great breakfast, view of the ocean and chairs and a small deck out back of the room. Very relaxing and enjoyable!
• mike (10/5): - Great place to stay, quiet, the lady checking us in was super friendly
• Keryn (10/5): - Fantastic staff. Good options for breakfast. Room was clean and the hotel was super convenient for a wedding we attended.
• Michael (9/5): - On
• Russell (9/5): -
• John (8/5): - Enjoyed my stayed!
• William (8/5): - A woman from Sea Lion called me in advance of my stay, greatly accommodating my extremely late arrival. That seems a a rarity these days but it was greatly appreciated.
• Georgia (10/5): - The staff was wonderful and so helpful. I’d stay here again.
• wendy (8/5): Good place to stay - Our room was good but I found the front desk clerk to be a bit rude. She was preoccupied with the rules do not smoke etc (which I never would do as I hate cigarette smoke and I do not smoke). She could have been more welcoming.
• Sheila (10/5): -
• Mark (5/5): It was decent although quite expensive but that’s what I get for waiting until last minute - Convenient The room was about 110 degrees when I checked in
• Kevin (10/5): A great place to stay! - A motel without a motel feel. We had a really nice room and the staff were super friendly. Also, the location is about 5 minutes to the beach. Only that my vacation wasn't longer. I will stay here again.
• Richard (9/5): Nice property that didn’t feel like a hotel. - It was cute and comfortable. Everything you needed and nothing you didn’t. If I had to nit pick, I would say the shower heads( needs better flow ) and pillows were a little flat for me.
• Robert (9/5): Fishing trip - The location was convenient to our fishing Trips. The room was spacious and comfortable. The facilities were great. The beds were really comfortable The AC took forever to cool the room down
• roberttW3225EB (2/5): Everything in Life seems to change for the worst - Had the worst stay ever, traveling to Glouster mass. Stayed in Front Building. Main house suite. Bathroom sink faucet didn't work, and it was just worked on staff said, drain didn't work either, water was dark brown that was coming out, we had to use bottled water at the sink. Went to make coffee, opened draw to find mouse droppings and urine in the coffee filters. Previous people that stayed left dirty sock on chair Outside deck was filthy, coffee cups under table, bird droppings all over the place Rug was disgusting, my white socks were black on the bottom Kitchen floor filthy Bathroom floor filthy The room had not be cleaned in a long time, that's all the did was make the bed. which the pillows and sheets smelled like mold. Staff was clueless on what to do when all this was brought to there Attention. So Called Manager was useless. Have stayed here for years at different times, I sure do Miss Mona at the front desk, she was the best
• caroltE1945LY (4/5): Save your money!!!!! - We've been staying here for years. Not sure what's happened, but so disappointed and a ruined trip. We always pick Rm 122, the big front room. Deck was dirty, bird poop all over chairs, 2 dirty paper cups under the table. We cleaned it ourselves. We found coffee filters in the kitchen drawer with mouse poop and urine on them. I'm totally grossed out. Found a dirty sock (most likely prior guest) under a chair cushion. The bathroom sink was not draining, and no water pressure coming out of cold water, not to mention the loud noise it was making while on. Brown water coming out hot water. The response from the manager was totally unprofessional. She told us she would get a plumber and if we were unhappy there, we could leave. It was our first day there. Little miss Bonnie has no business being in that type of work. We will not be back.
• Amanda (8/5): - The room was very clean and large. The grounds were well maintained and clean. The TV in the room had picture damage and didn't work the last day. There were a lot of yellow jackets around the office and breakfast area.
• Chris (10/5): -
• Dawn (9/5): - Clean/location Still should have been cheaper
• John (10/5): - friendly staff. able to open windows
• Lina (8/5): -
• Denise (10/5): -
• Ronald (6/5): Just ok. - Staff was friendly. The location was good for us for a wedding at the beauport hotel. The bathroom sink drained slow. The seal around the door was bad. A lot of light coming through and wide enough for critters to come in. We didn’t have any but it’s a possibility. The beds were very uncomfortable. They also said one queen and a full and it was two full. My wife and I kept hitting each other when we turned over. Grandkids were in the other bed.
• Jacqueline (9/5): - The location was nice very close to grocery and places to eat. I really did not find anything to dislike.
• James (10/5): Great two day reprieve from everyday life. - Convienent location, friendly staff, extremely well kept up Pillows
• Madeline (2/5): Not great! Staff person acted like it was a huge deal to check me in ! - Location he woman at the desk was rude and could not accommodate me with a room that was on the first floor. Even though I showed her my handicapp car tag. I was also told not to park in my the one b handicap spot ad it was already taken. I did not have the basic continental breakfast. The latch of the window in my room was broken so I had to rig something so it would not be opened from the outside. I imagine it is still broken. The bathroom smelled like the vinyl floor needed to be replaced. That kind of place. You get the picture.
• Gary T (10/5): Great Place to Stay - Very clean! Staff is very friendly!
• Patrick (9/5): -
• Makayla (10/5): -
• Jochen (10/5): - Sehr freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Der Pool war sauber und gepflegt. Es gab viele nützliche Tipps auf Fragen von uns.
• Hateworking (10/5): Clean, easy to find - We stayed for one evening. Very clean room. A little on the small side but quiet. Check-in was smooth and friendly. The lady who checked us in was very helpful and friendly. We stopped on our way to another location to go on a whale watching tour, and the Sea Lion was close to that location. Parking was easy. Would stay here again.
• Donna M (9/5): Great place to stay in Gloucester MA - Very clean. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Close to beach(1 mile by car), supermarket, and restaurants. Staff were friendly, accommodating and efficient. Tub could have used an anti-slip mat. I wish the shower head had a variety of settings..
• Vanessa (8/5): - Very near Good Harbour beach, big bedroom and comfortable bed. There's wifi but it never works.
• Chetra (10/5): -
• Amy (10/5): - Room was very clean, the shower was hot with water pressure and bed was comfortable. Win, win, win!
• Tina (10/5): -
• Joleen (10/5): Perfect spot! - Great location, easy to find. The hotel/cottages were clean and welcoming. The pool area was perfect! The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice. Only stayed for 2 nights but wished we could have stayed longer! We Will definitely return!!!
• coryl974 (10/5): Great place!!! - Second time here. Stay in the cottage. Amazing experience again. The cottage has a small but full kitchen two bedrooms, one bath, screened in porch and living room. Clean, has everything even dishes, the bed was a little firm for my liking but that might just be me. Pool:A Cottage:A- Breakfast:A+ Staff: A+ Price: B+ TV and amenities: A Location: A- Overall: A (I'm a tuff grader, but im in love with this place)
• Cory (10/5): - The bed was a little hard
• Joe (9/5): Wonderfully Clean With a great view - Liked the room location, the firm mattress and the breakfast. The pillows were garbage, we had to go buy pillows. The towels really needed some fabric softener.
• Jeffrey (10/5): -
• John (10/5): -
• JIM WANG (9/5): -
• John (10/5): Affordable Stay - The motel was very nice.The room we stayed in was cozy. It was up to date, not old. Quiet area and close to everything. I enjoyed my stay
• Verified traveler (8/5): Overnight - Great property, close to downtown and beaches, staff super friendly. Pool clean. Rooms very clean, beds comfortable. Only complaint would be that the air conditioning needs to be cleaned/upgraded, it gave off a very musty odor, so we had to turn it off which made the room warm.
• Roberta (10/5): Exceptional -
• April (10/5): - Very nice stay we will be back
• earlw182 (10/5): Great stay at the Sea Lion Motel - My wife and I spent Monday evening, 7/28/25 at the Sea Lion Motel, in Gloucester, MA, and were extremely impressed! The room was immaculate, the bed extremely comfortable, grounds and buildings maintained very well, price very reasonable and the folks were extremely helpful and friendly. Lisa, the nice lady who checked us in, was excellent and recommended a great restaurant, the Seaport Grille. We highly recommend the Sea Lion Motel and will stay there during our next trip to Gloucester.
• Terry (8/5): Like the location. Everything is within 15 minutes driving of thing to do - Nice. Grounds well kept. Pool area was clean. My husband has back issues so walking a lot up hill is painful - he would say that he did t like the steep stairs going up to our room.
• Frances (8/5): A few minor changes needed. - The included breakfast is takeaway muffins, yogurt, and snack bars; there isn’t a dining area. The bathroom fan is very noisy and connected to the light via a single switch. The switch can’t be turned on at night as the fan noise will awaken anyone sleeping.
• ileana (10/5): - Continental breakfast is perfect
• Theresa (8/5): Very good -
• Mike (10/5): - Very clean and spacious room. The beds are very comfortable. Would highly recommend this motel
• Jessica (10/5): Exceptional -
• Scherrie (10/5): - Wonderful experience for my first solo trip! Great location to walk to the beach! Many restaurants within 10 minutes. Lisa at the front desk great! Room comfortable. Affordable for area. I would highly recommend. Will definitely stay here again!
• Apryl (10/5): - No complaints. Enjoyed the pool, and the provided rafts in the pool. Pool is close to the room also. Beds seem good! Fridge amd freezer work well. Friendly fast checkin.
• Ayra (8/5): Good price for location - Clean and in a good location. The mattress was not very comfortable.
• Tia (8/5): Very good -
• Kathryn (9/5): Superb -
• Sherpa35151760533 (2/5): Horrible - Such a horrible owner. Charged us extra 200$ for smoking outside the room. Never smoked in the room. Only outside by the dumpster in the back of the property
• Clare (8/5): Clean and well maintained property - Good location and nice pool area. Very noisy A/C unit
• Kent (10/5): - Pool was nice. Coffee in the morning was good. And all the staff were kind and informative. Stayed on a whim and will return to visit. Simple clean place.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Needed vacation. - Room was very clean.nice clean bathroom, comfortable beds, slept soundly.
• Linda (9/5): It was the best location for a comfortable, relaxing and quiet getaway - The location was great because it was 20 min walk to Good Harbor Beach and short drive to great restaurants, Hammond Castle, whale watching tours, Stage Fort Park and the Italian festival. We stayed in suite which had view of the ocean, bedroom area, living room area and full kitchen. We parked right near door to unit. Our unit was clean and comfortable and quiet. The pool is heated. Pool towels and ice machine on site. Grocery store and liquor store within minutes for whatever you might need while away. The staff are very friendly and helpful. All was great- no complaints.
• Julie Ann (10/5): - Was convenient to Rockport and Gloucester
• Jacob (10/5): Exceptional - Super clean and staff is wonderful! Nothing at all, staff really makes the place welcoming!
• John (7/5): Good -
• Arlene (8/5): - Close to road so noisy traffic, tv was limited to Samsung free tv stations, even though there was an Xfinity remote in room. Xfinity remote didn’t do anything, so don’t think cable was working. Room was clean, spacious, and woman at check-in was great and came to room to help with tv issue. No frills motel, but wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, if we got a room further away from the road
• Ronald (10/5): - NICE place to stay! Staff was friendly.
• Gary (7/5): Good -
• Mauro (10/5): Very clean, nice grounds and pool area. Rooms were what you needed. Comfy beds. - Breakfast was nice, cereal, muffins were fresh. Nothing

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